From Bangkok to Cha-Am by road

Our Bangkok-Cha Am road guide, part 1/2

Part 1: Bangkok to Rama II

You can get out of Bangkok by Rama IX bridge, on the expressway that goes to Rama II road (road #35). Of course you may choose another option, depending on where you live. If you live on Silom, for instance, King Taksin bridge looks like a more sensible option.

To reach Rama IX bridge if you live on eastern Sukhumvit, you can turn on soi 40 (near BTS Thonglo). This is a good way to avoid traffic jam on Sukhumvit, as you go East and the traffic is usually heavier when going West. At the end of soi 40 turn left on Rama IV, then immediately right (to At Narong). Then straight, then right at the end of the road, and you will find the expressway entrance on the left. Of course there are other entrances that may be closer to where you live, this is just an example.

From Bangkok to Cha-am

On the expressway, exit at Dao Khanong, then follow Dao Khanong until you pass Rama IX bridge. Follow Dao Khanong just after the bridge, then follow Samut Sakhon to exit on Rama II road.

Road guide with pictures

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
This is on Rama IV, when turning right to At Narong.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
After having turned right, follow the road which turns slightly to the right.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
Pass under the bridge then turn right.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
The entrance to the expressway is on your left.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
The direction you need to follow from now on is Dao Khanong.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
The expressway costs 50 baht.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
On the expressway, take the exit to Dao Khanong.

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
Follow Dao Khanong.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
Pass Rama IX bridge.

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
After the bridge, follow Dao Khanong one last time and take the flyover.

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
The next direction you have to follow is Samut Sakhon.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
Leave Dao Khanong on your left and exit to road #35 (Rama II road) in the direction of Samut Sakhon.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
You are now on Rama II road, that you will follow for about 85 km. Follow Samut Sakhon, then leave Samut Sakhon on your left and follow Samut Songkhran.

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am

Part 2: Rama II to Cha-Am

The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
On Rama II you will see the first signs indicating Phetchaburi.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
At the end of Rama II, the road divides in two: Phetchaburi on the left, and Ratchaburi on the right. Make sure you exit on the left to Phetchaburi.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
You are now on “Thanon Phetkasem”, as the Thais call it. This is road #4, which goes down south, passing Cha-Am and Hua Hin.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
From now on just follow the road straight on, pass Phetchaburi, and follow the signs indicating Cha-am.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
You have arrived at destination, exit left to Cha-Am.
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
Now you just have to follow the road…
The road from Bangkok to Cha-am
…Then turn left at the first traffic lights, when you see the sign that says “Cha-Am beach”.

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